So many lives

My grandfather finishes narrating our past. Yes, he messed up with my core. But not intentionally, he lost his daughter and wife for me. He is a great man, despite the odds against him, he raised me well and gave me everything I need. 

We were so poor, he struggled to even provide food on the table. But still, he gave me everything. My books, laptop every other thing I ever needed.

By now the lord finished finding the spells and is standing beside my grandfather with his palm on his shoulder like a silent support.

Their love for my grandmother, the love of a brother, and the other one of a lover. They were estranged because of her. Their grief over her loss became a bond which is holding them together.

I lay my head on Darius's shoulder and cry silently.

He is stroking my hair softly with his other arm holding me protectively.

"So many people lost their loved ones, my best friend was targeted, and her life was threatened. My mother gave up he